I Don't Want to Get Hurt, So I'll Max Out My Defense Chapter 1221

Chapter 1221: Chapter 1222: Not Taking the Ordinary Path Chapter 1221: Chapter 1222: Not Taking the Ordinary Path Entering the mountain gate, the Blood Pool wasn't on the surface but underground, where a huge golden ancient warship, with only half its body exposed, was thrust into the ground, above which was a deep and immeasurable cave entrance.

This was the passage leading to the Blood Pool, extending downwards to the deep recesses of the earth.

As soon as Li Xiaobai stepped in, he furrowed his brows due to the rich and pungent stench of blood assaulting his senses, if he wasn't mistaken, there must be a Formation at the entrance blocking the scent, which is why this foul and pungent odor hadn't spread out.

“The smell is disgusting, it's just like hundreds of corpses rotting and stinking together.”

“It's on par with the Flesh Mountain!”

Li Xiaobai crinkled his nose and eyes, summoning the Heart of the Blood Demon, a huge blood-colored heart floated in the void, with countless blood-colored tentacles writhing, sucking empty the stench of blood in the air.

The Heart of the Blood Demon feeds on Blood Qi; this environment was most suitable for its growth.

Continuing down the passageway, the pitch-black corridor gradually widened, and the surroundings regained brightness. Clusters of torches hung on the walls, illuminating the interior thoroughly, before him lay a vast Blood Pool with blood lava rolling inside, bubble after bubble of blood spurted and expanded, sending up clouds of hot steam, just like lava.

“Is this the Blood Pool?”

Li Xiaobai gazed intently; the Blood Pool was vast, extending beyond sight, at least as large as a giant lake. However, given the foundation and determination of the Blood Demon Sect, it was possible that the extent of the Blood Pool was even broader than imagined.

Nearby, there was no sign of Meng Qi or the baby's whereabouts, not even a single person in sight.

“With such a big Blood Pool, there should be other entrances, right?”

With a thought, Li Xiaobai directed the Heart of the Blood Demon to slowly descend into the Blood Pool, its numerous blood-colored tentacles plunged into the Blood Pool, starting to surge wildly, devouring the Blood Qi within.

At this moment, the entire pool boiled like water on fire, bubbling and steaming intensely.

The heart's aura was strengthening in an orderly manner, it was a skill produced by the System, unlike skills acquired from cultivation that have restrictions and obstacles; as long as there's sufficient Blood Qi, the Heart of the Blood Demon could keep growing stronger without any bottlenecks.

Moreover, the power of this skill relied entirely on Blood Qi, and it was not tied to one's own defensive power level; how much it could grow in three days was uncertain to Li Xiaobai.

“Let's just keep it absorbing for now.”

Li Xiaobai muttered to himself, and a golden warship materialized under his feet, dashing into the Blood Pool in a swift search for Meng Qi's figure; this Disciple who entered first must understand the situation inside the Blood Pool.

The blood that congealed into rivers was incredibly sticky, and the golden warship racing through it was like trudging through mud, its speed much reduced. Its formidable explosive power blasted the blood aside, creating raging waves. Finally, at the center of the Blood Pool, Li Xiaobai spotted a small black dot.

It was a leaf, emitting a shiny green glow, upon which a woman with long black hair was sitting cross-legged, as if intently examining something.

Upon seeing Li Xiaobai, her face lit up with surprise: “Master!”

“Hmm, how's the situation, have you found that child's whereabouts?”

Li Xiaobai nodded, asking directly.

“I report to Master, I speculate that the child must be hiding beneath the pool. It seems like there's a space of its own under the water, made up of blood as well.”

Meng Qi pointed and said, gazing beneath the blood-colored water's surface.

At this, Li Xiaobai also looked downward. The water at the center of the Blood Pool was completely different from that at the edges; here, the blood emitted a treasure-like glow, crystal clear like amber, allowing one to easily see what was below.

Below this water surface, there was unmistakably an otherworldly blood sea environment, with flowers, birds, insects, and fish, everything one could imagine, looking no different from the surface world, only as if it had been miniaturized and placed inside water.

“The power contained in the blood here is stronger than at the edges; it should be a good idea to practice with the Heart of the Blood Demon right in this spot.”

With a thought, Li Xiaobai summoned the Heart of the Blood Demon to the center of the Blood Pool.

From the center, it was easy to see that the entire Blood Pool was graded; the closer to the central area, the stronger the energy contained in the blood. But absorbing the Heart of the Blood Demon was also more dangerous because remnants of spiritual energy persisted in the blood. Reckless absorption of the strong wills could backfire and lead to demonic possession.

However, his Heart of the Blood Demon was not subject to these limitations. As a System product, it could practice on its own without relying on Li Xiaobai. It had no bottlenecks or shackles; all it needed was an immense amount of Blood Qi. Such a sea of blood was truly a paradise to it.

“Another world lies beneath; it's very likely that the Nursing Nanny is hiding there.”

Li Xiaobai stroked his chin and pondered, as there were no hiding spots on the surface of the Blood Pool. To find the Nursing Nanny, the only option was to go down.

“Has Exploding Star been used?”

“It has been used. The world below is formed entirely of Blood Qi. After being dispersed by the explosion, it reconstitutes itself with a breath.”

“It looks like we'll have to go down. My obedient disciple, wait here for your master's orders and assist me later. I will head down first.”

Li Xiaobai took out the Wolf Fang Club, and his warship transformed into a streak of light, piercing through the blood-colored amber like a golden blade, plunging to the bottom of the lake.

The Wolf Fang Club, wrapped in Demon Sealing Sword Evocation, cut through the Blood Pool with a fierce swing, and with the warship's courageous momentum, split the pool in two. The bottom was much deeper than it appeared, but the deeper he went, the less of a viscous resistance he felt. After descending a certain depth, Li Xiaobai felt it was no different from being in water, except that his body felt a bit sticky.

He dove to the bottom and surveyed the surroundings.

A vast expanse of blood fog entirely different from the view above, with pavilions and terraces at the bottom. However, they weren't colorful but made purely of Blood Qi, condensing as if it were tangible, intricately patterned.

A grand hall stood firm, and Li Xiaobai stepped into it.

“Whoosh!”

Inside were guarded Skeleton Soldiers, clad in heavy armor and standing in formation with swords, blocking Li Xiaobai's path, all formed from Blood Qi.

“A good dog doesn't block the path; those who do, are mere obstacles!”

Li Xiaobai bellowed angrily, swinging the Wolf Fang Club furiously, smashing the Skeleton Soldiers in front of him to bits. Of course, this was only temporary. After a while, the Blood Qi would condense again and revert to the appearance of blood-colored skeletons.

Taking advantage of the moment, Li Xiaobai dashed away without a trace.

Reaching a corner, Li Xiaobai took off a small wooden box from his back, pried open a crack, and asked inside: “My good student, have you sensed the whereabouts of the Nursing Nanny?”

“I have sensed it, Master. Go to the right, keep going right and you will find him!”

Fu Tiantian's voice sounded excited.

“Woof, kid, close the door quickly after asking. What kind of hellhole is this? It stinks!”

“That's right, you've even stunk up your Mistress Ji Wuqing!”

Before Li Xiaobai could speak, the chicken and the dog began to rush him; they couldn't stand the smell of the Blood Pool.

Li Xiaobai closed the small wooden box, carrying the Wolf Fang Club, looked at the right wall that was solidified by condensation, and silently took out an Exploding Star.

“On the right, understood!”

Chapter end

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